Jock of the Bushveld

by Sir James Percy Fitzpatrick Author

Jock is a bull-terrier. When he is born, he is the ugliest of a litter of six, but he grows up to be the wisest and bravest of them all. With his master, he shares the excitement of camp life in the early days of the [South African] gold rush, and of many thrilling encounters with big game. Lost in the veld during one of their long expeditions, he learns as much as a dog can about its birds and beasts and men. His tale is a classic among animal stories. Warning: This book has a very sad ending and contains racial slurs.